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(Nor. N. S.). An example of the American variety (L. leucoptera) 

 is said to have been taken on the rigging of a vessel which arrived 

 at Yarmouth in October, 1870 (vide B. of N. vol. iii. p. 413). 



Emberiza miliaria, Corn-Bunting. — F. C. Not often observed 

 in this immediate neighbourhood. 



E. citrinella. Yellow Bunting. — C. Formerly nested on 

 North Denes. Receives additions in winter from the more 

 northern counties. A very conspicuous tenant of the hedgerows 

 during winter. Local, " Guler" ; " Yellowhamrner." 



E. cirlus. Cirl Bunting. — R. Two specimens of this bird 

 were obtained by Mr. E. T. Booth at Hickling in the autumn of 

 1875 (Nor. N. S.). Two males netted on Breydon marshes during 

 severe frost, Jan. 29th, 1888. (Ibid.) 



E. hortulana. Ortolan Bunting. — A. An example netted at 

 Yarmouth, April, 1866 (B. of N.). Six are said to have been 

 caught here in May, 1871. One, Lowestoft Denes, May 5th, 1859. 



E. schceniclus. Reed-Bunting. — C. Abundant in the neigh- 

 bourhood of the rivers and broads. I remember several years 

 ago seeing an osier-carr near Acle swarming with them in late 

 autumn ; possibly migratory arrivals. Local, " Reed-Sparrow." 



Calcarius lapponicus. Lapland Bunting. — N. C. Migrants 

 arrive every winter in greater or less numbers. In October and 

 November, 1892, considerable numbers seen and caught on North 

 Denes. Over fifty taken or shot. More seen in 1893. Are now 

 looked for by birdcatchers, who are not slow to observe dis- 

 tinguishing peculiarities of possible strangers. They mix freely 

 with Snow-Buntings. 



Plectrophenax nivalis. Snow-Bunting. — C. In some winters 

 abundant on the marshes and North and South Denes. On the 

 former they industriously feed on the seeds of Astor tripolium ; 

 on the latter, on those of various " dune " plants uncovered by 

 the varying winds. Earliest recorded arrival, Sept. 11th, 1897, 

 at Belton. Local, "Snow-bird"; "Snow-bunting"; "Snow- 

 men." 



Sturnus vulgaris. Starling. — C. It is most interesting to see 

 in autumn continual parties arriving to roost on the reeds towards 

 sunset in the broadlands. The huge flocks that used to wheel 

 in aerial manoeuvrings over the marshes are not now so frequently 

 seen. Immense numbers arrive in autumn. It is a common thing 



